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Asparagus Ricotta Tart
Celebrate spring with this easy asparagus ricotta tart—full of fresh Italian flavor, made with easy ingredients, and ready in 30 minutes or less.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry round or rectangle
- a small bunch of asparagus trimmed
- 250 g fresh ricotta cheese approx 1 US cup
- 4 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
- 2 eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Sea salt and black pepper
- 3 Parma ham slices optional
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with cold water and set it aside. In a wide skillet, bring about an inch of water to a gentle boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on how thick they are, until they turn bright green and are just tender. Drain them and transfer them into the ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain again and gently pat dry with a clean towel.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F) with the fan on. If your oven doesn’t have a fan, set it to 200°C (390°F) instead. Line a baking tray or tart pan with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet directly onto the lined tray/tart pan. Prick the surface all over with a fork—this keeps it from puffing up too much as it bakes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, half of the lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper until creamy and well combined.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture over the pastry and spread it out evenly. Arrange the asparagus over the top. If using, roll the parma ham slices to resemble roses, and arrange them over the top of a few of the asparagus tips.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the filling is slightly puffed and the pastry edges are golden and crisp. Grate a little lemon zest over the tart just before serving for a fresh, zesty touch. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- To make your homemade puff pastry 100% vegetarian, substitute butter with vegan butter. If using store-bought version, buy a vegetarian-friendly alternative.
Nutrition Information
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
369IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 369IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.